Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Dallas

Updated June 22, 2026

See how neighborhoods in Dallas compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →

Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked

#1
South Dallas7.4

Expansive open lands, woodlands, and large-scale logistics hubs create a landscape that is more open and less densely built than the Dallas average. Residents will find a notable mix of undeveloped green space and significant industrial warehouse footprints throughout the area.

#2
Coppell7.2

Open landscapes and scattered woodland areas provide a more rural feel than most of Dallas. Residents will find a mix of dense suburban housing and significant patches of undeveloped green space according to iHuus data.

#3
Southeast Dallas7.2

Open land and woodland areas are more frequent here than in most parts of Dallas. Residents can expect a landscape characterized by scattered homes and significant patches of undeveloped space.

#4
Eagle Ford6.9

#5
Southwest Dallas6.9

#6
Bonton6.8

#7
Winnetka Heights6.8

#8
Wolf Creek6.8

#9
Cedar Crest6.7

#10
Northwest Dallas6.6

Full Dallas Urban-Rural Index Ranking

City average:6.6— scores above this beat the city average
NeighborhoodScoreCity Rankvs. City Avg
South Dallas7.4#1+0.8 ↑
Coppell7.2#2+0.6 ↑
Southeast Dallas7.2#3+0.6 ↑
Eagle Ford6.9#4+0.3 ↑
Southwest Dallas6.9#5+0.3 ↑
Bonton6.8#6+0.2 ↑
Winnetka Heights6.8#7+0.2 ↑
Wolf Creek6.8#8+0.2 ↑
Cedar Crest6.7#9+0.1 ↑
Northwest Dallas6.6#10—
Preston Hollow6.6#11—
Bluffview6.6#12—
Lake Caroline6.6#13—
Oak Cliff6.5#14-0.1 ↓
Buckner Terrace6.5#15-0.1 ↓
Dells District6.5#16-0.1 ↓
Five Mile Creek6.5#17-0.1 ↓
Far North6.5#18-0.1 ↓
Northeast Dallas6.5#19-0.1 ↓
South Boulevard-Park Row Historic6.5#20-0.1 ↓
Love Field Area6.5#21-0.1 ↓
Lake Highlands6.4#22-0.2 ↓
Vickery Meadows PID6.4#23-0.2 ↓
North Dallas6.2#24-0.4 ↓
South Dallas-Fair Park PID6.2#25-0.4 ↓
Reunion District6.2#26-0.4 ↓
M Streets5.6#27-1.0 ↓
West End Historic District5#28-1.6 ↓
South Side PID4.6#29-2.0 ↓
Near East4.1#30-2.5 ↓
Roseland Neighborhood4#31-2.6 ↓
Oak Lawn4#32-2.6 ↓
Convention Center District1.9#33-4.7 ↓
Farmers Market District1.6#34-5.0 ↓
Klyde Warren Park-Arts District PID0.9#35-5.7 ↓
Government District0.4#36-6.2 ↓
Main Street District0.4#37-6.2 ↓
City Center District0.4#38-6.2 ↓
Arts District0.4#39-6.2 ↓

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